This course provides students with in-depth studies of environmental science and facilitates students to develop a more comprehensive understanding and deeper insight on how to achieve urban environmental sustainability. The course discusses and evaluates strategies for controlling population growth, conserving biodiversity, using renewable energy and sustainably managing resources based on the concepts of scientific principles of sustainability. Case studies and data interpretation not only consolidate students’ learning by integrating the theoretical knowledge into real-life situations, but also promote students’ abilities in critical thinking and analysis. Students are expected to acquire a higher level of environmental literacy and be able to make environmental judgment for a more sustainable living in the city.
